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Rental Market Trends in Charleston, SC

What is the average rent in Charleston, SC?

$1,797/month

Average Rent

767 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Charleston, SC is $1,797 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,631/month, which means Charleston rent prices are 10% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Charleston, you can expect to pay about $1,947 per month for a studio, $1,797 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,958 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,416 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,947/month
596 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,797/month
767 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,958/month
1,087 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,416/month
1,341 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,815/month
619 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,524/month
933 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,179/month
1,482 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,016/month
2,004 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,110/month
686 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,518/month
813 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,676/month
1,323 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,194/month
1,114 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,196/month
1,665 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Charleston, SC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Charleston, SC
Last Updated December 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Charleston, SC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
24% $1,001 - $1,500/month
42% $1,501 - $2,000/month
29% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston?

Based on current rent prices, Marsh Cove, Old Towne Acres and Ashley Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Marsh Cove
$1,411/month
630 Sq Ft
Old Towne Acres
$1,412/month
713 Sq Ft
Ashley Park
$1,425/month
724 Sq Ft
Providence Commons
$1,562/month
815 Sq Ft
Indigo Ridge
$1,588/month
789 Sq Ft
Plantation Oaks
$1,641/month
737 Sq Ft
Boltons Landing
$1,666/month
797 Sq Ft
The Ponderosa
$1,692/month
824 Sq Ft
Laurel Park
$1,817/month
780 Sq Ft
West Ashley
$1,855/month
769 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charleston?

Based on current rent prices, Charlestowne, Upper Concord Street and Ansonborough are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charleston.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Charlestowne
$4,462/month
849 Sq Ft
Upper Concord Street
$4,426/month
926 Sq Ft
Ansonborough
$4,309/month
904 Sq Ft
Charleston City Market
$4,248/month
895 Sq Ft
Harleston Village
$3,854/month
771 Sq Ft
Port Of Charleston
$3,534/month
852 Sq Ft
East Side
$2,949/month
665 Sq Ft
Cannonborough-Elliottborough
$2,938/month
671 Sq Ft
Downtown Charleston
$2,935/month
743 Sq Ft
East Central
$2,729/month
679 Sq Ft

Which Charleston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Charleston with the most apartments available are West Ashley, Downtown Charleston and North Daniel Island .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Ashley
$1,855/month
769 Sq Ft
Downtown Charleston
$2,935/month
743 Sq Ft
North Daniel Island
$1,973/month
801 Sq Ft
Westside Charleston
$2,727/month
691 Sq Ft
East Central
$2,729/month
679 Sq Ft
Cannonborough-Elliottborough
$2,938/month
671 Sq Ft
East Side
$2,949/month
665 Sq Ft
NOMO
$2,203/month
746 Sq Ft
Charleston City Market
$4,248/month
895 Sq Ft
Ansonborough
$4,309/month
904 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Charleston, SC?

Because the average rent in Charleston is $1,797, you’ll want to make about $5,990 per month or $71,880 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Charleston, SC is 0.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Charleston is 1.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,797 - $2,416. You can expect to pay 2.0% more for groceries, 5.0% more for utilities, and 5.1% less for transportation.

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1704 N Woodmere Dr,
Charleston, SC 29407

$1,300 - $1,475

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Society at Laurens

31 Laurens St,
Charleston, SC 29401

$2,895 - $11,955

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LC Line & Low

40 Line St,
Charleston, SC 29403

$2,320 - $9,690

Studio - 2 Beds

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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